The purpose of this study is to evaluate feasibility of modularized delivery of the Impact of Crime (IOC) group intervention with jail inmates, and obtain preliminary data on its effectiveness in reducing post-release recidivism, substance abuse, and HIV risk behavior.

Acceptability - number of participants who indicate the module was helpful and number who would recommend treatment to a friend [ Time Frame: 1 week post-treatment up to 2 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Number of inmates who complete the intervention [ Time Frame: 5 sessions over a period of 1 week ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

treatment as usual -- participants have access to all other jail programs and services

Behavioral: TAU

have access to other jail programs and services

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older

Genders Eligible for Study:

Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Must be 18 years or older

Must be male

Must be currently incarcerated jail inmate

Must be sentenced

Sentence must be short enough to serve out sentence at ADC

Release date must follow projected final session of treatment

Must speak, read, and write in English with sufficient proficiency to use workbook and participate in group sessions

Must be assigned to the jail's "general population"

Exclusion Criteria:

Actively psychotic

Assigned "keep separate" from other group members

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01381146